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title: "Bakewell and District Historical Society — check charity number 1184842 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bakewell and District Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184842. Education/training charity based in Cunningham Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bakewell-and-district-historical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:44:45.077Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bakewell and District Historical Society is a registered charity (number 1184842) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £83,239 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Bakewell and District Historical Society?

Registered charity number

1184842

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cunningham Place

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£83,239

Website

[www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk](http://www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk/)

## What does Bakewell and District Historical Society do?

We encourage education for all through the preservation of Bakewell's history and architecture via the Bakewell Old House Museum, a Grade II*House dating from 1534 which exhibits 9,000 objects in 13 rooms. We also present an annual programme of social and educational events and publish the Society's annual Journal and quarterly Newsletters. For more information go to: www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk

## What causes is Bakewell and District Historical Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bakewell and District Historical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bakewell and District Historical Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bakewell and District Historical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bakewell and District Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184842) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Bakewell and District Historical Society's charity number?

Bakewell and District Historical Society's charity number is 1184842. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1184842?

Search 1184842 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Bakewell and District Historical Society do?

We encourage education for all through the preservation of Bakewell's history and architecture via the Bakewell Old House Museum, a Grade II*House dating from 1534 which exhibits 9,000 objects in 13 rooms. We also present an annual programme of social and educational events and publish the Society's annual Journal and quarterly Newsletters. For more information go to: www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk

Does Bakewell and District Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bakewell and District Historical Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Bakewell and District Historical Society?

Bakewell and District Historical Society's website is http://www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1184842).